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Heinrichs, J. B. (1875-1960)
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Corn, Okla. — J. B. Heinrichs, who pioneered in the Gotebo vicinity and later farmed in the Colony and Corn communities, died here May 6 at the age of 84. |
Corn, Okla. — J. B. Heinrichs, who pioneered in the Gotebo vicinity and later farmed in the Colony and Corn communities, died here May 6 at the age of 84. |
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Revision as of 16:10, 13 September 2018
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 May 26 p. 5
Birth date: 1875
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Oklahoma Pioneer Dies at Age 84
Corn, Okla. — J. B. Heinrichs, who pioneered in the Gotebo vicinity and later farmed in the Colony and Corn communities, died here May 6 at the age of 84.
Born on the ship “Niederland” en route to America from Russia, Mr. Heinrichs grew to manhood near Goessel, Kansas where he also taught school for a year. He and his wife and daughter came to Oklahoma during the pioneer days. In recent years he and his wife had lived at the Corn Home for Aged. Mrs. Heinrichs died last year.
Surviving are three daughters and five sons, one of whom is J. E. Heinrichs, editor of the ”Washita County Enterprise.”
Funeral services were held May 19 at the Corn M. B. church.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Jun 2 p. 8
